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L-Ascorbic Acid USP Grade from Germany

Pure L-ascorbic acid, the active form of Vitamin C, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical and supplement use. Classified under HTS 2936.27.00.00 as a chemically defined vitamin derivative used primarily as a vitamin source. It serves as an essential nutrient and antioxidant in various formulations.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Verify USP certificate of analysis and purity ≥99% to confirm classification as unmixed Vitamin C derivative

Include stability data showing proper packaging to prevent oxidation during transport

Avoid mixtures with flavors or sweeteners that could reclassify under Chapter 30 as medicated preparations